Employees in positions allocated to this series
perform professional accounting work that applies knowledge of the theory and
practice of recording, classifying, examining, and analyzing data and records
of financial transactions. The work is analytical, innovative, evaluative, and
advisory in nature. The work draws upon and requires knowledge of the theories,
principles, practices, and terminology of accountancy.

DESCRIPTIONS OF LEVELS OF WORK

Level I: Accountant I 0010

Employees in positions allocated to this level are
entry-level professional accountants who apply accounting principles and
practices to a limited range of accounting, budgeting, and/or other fiscal
functions. They work under general supervision.

Employees in positions allocated to this level of
the series are experienced accountants who apply accounting principles and
practices to a variety of responsible accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, and/or
other fiscal functions. They work under general supervision.

An Accountant II typically –

1.prepares annual financial schedules for state appropriated funds and
local resources (Statement of Net Assets; Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and
Changes in Net Assets; Statement of Cash Flows)

2.prepares and reconciles complex accounting reports or supervises the
preparation and reconciliation of complex accounting reports

3.examines a variety of accounting documents to verify conformance to
pertinent policies, procedures, and accounting standards

Employees in positions allocated to this level of
the series are advanced professional accountants who (a) perform complex,
specialized accounting duties or (b) supervise employees engaged in various
accounting functions or other fiscal operations. Work is performed under
direction.

An Accountant III typically –

1.directs the day-to-day operation of a small accounting system, a major segment
(such as general accounting or cost accounting) of a larger system, or a small
segment of a very large and complex accounting system

Employees in positions allocated to this level of
the series apply accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices in
order to independently resolve problems for which no clear precedent exists
within the current system used at the institution. Responsibilities extend
beyond accounting system maintenance to the solution of complex managerial
problems. The work is performed under administrative direction.

An Assistant Chief Accountant typically –

1.assures that accounting reporting systems and procedures are in
compliance with university, state, and federal policies and rules

2.participates in the preparation of annual budgets, annual reports, and
other financial and statistical reports of consequence

3.prepares complex accounting reports and reconciliations

4.assists with year-end audit

5.directs and coordinates the General Accounting, Revenue Accounting, and
Payroll divisions

10.assists with training university staff in the use of accounting software

11.participates in meetings which establish university accounting policies
and procedures

12.records and reconciles all revenue received through customer credit
cards

13.assists with processing for sending out tax forms

14.performs work related to the lower level in this series

15.performs other related duties as assigned

Level V: Chief Accountant 0017

Employees in positions allocated to this level of
the series manage an institutional accounting program.

An Chief Accountant typically –

1.directs the accounting operation with full management responsibility,
including the development of staff and establishment of goals and objectives
for an institutional accounting program

2.maintains a successful working relationship with other employees,
administrators, and the public and deals tactfully with controversial problems

3.provides administrative direction in the development and/or utilization
of automated information systems within the accounting process which supplies
needed data to be used in making administrative decisions

4.provides administrative direction in the preparation of annual reports
and financial statements for the university administration, state and federal
agencies reflecting the status of the entire institution

5.manages the development, adaptation, and revision of accounting system
to meet the needs of the university

6.performs work related to the lower level in this series

7.performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Level I: Accountant I 0010

CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER

1. Any one or any
combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months),
from the categories below:

work experience
and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field

college
course work and/or training in Accounting or a closely related field including 12
semester hours in accounting

7.Communication skills (Ability to relay
information in speaking so others will understand and to understand what others
say)

8.Broad accounting knowledge (Up-to-date
knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, as well as
relevant laws and regulations; ability to apply accounting theory to routine
accounting problems)

8.Broad accounting knowledge (Up-to-date
knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, as well as
relevant laws and regulations; ability to apply accounting theory to routine
accounting problems)

6.Extensive accounting knowledge (Up-to-date
knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, as well as
relevant laws and regulations; ability to apply accounting theory to complex
accounting problems)

7.Communication skills (Ability to relay
information in speaking so others will understand and to understand what others
say)

2.Extensive accounting knowledge (Up-to-date
knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, as well as
relevant laws and regulations; ability to apply accounting theory to very
complex accounting problems)

3.Communication skills (Ability to relay
information in speaking so others will understand and to understand what others
say)

2.In-depth accounting knowledge (Up-to-date
knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, as well as
relevant laws and regulations; ability to apply accounting theory to very
complex accounting problems)